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Table 3 Comparison of BMI on the basis of health problems

From: Body Mass Index is Associated with blood pressure and vital capacity in medical students

Health problems

BMI

P Value

Prehypertension

(SBP 130–139mmHg and(or) DBP 80–89mmHg)

  

Yes

22.05 ± 0.32

<0.001

No

20.48 ± 0.11

Hypertension

(SBP ≥ 140mmHg and(or) DBP ≥ 90 mmHg)

  

Yes

24.58 ± 0.81

<0.001

No

20.66 ± 0.11

Poor vital capacity

(< 2100/3000 ml for female and male)

  

Yes

19.42 ± 0.38

0.005

No

20.79 ± 0.11

Poor VCI

(< 43/55 mL/kg for female and male)

  

Yes

24.19 ± 0.41

<0.001

No

20.17 ± 0.09

  1. VCI: vital capacity index